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Whitworth University Bookstore
Required texts and materials for class, as well as Whitworth apparel, souvenirs and gift certificates, are available at the bookstore. A text-reservation service is offered at the beginning of fall and spring terms allowing student to pre-pay for books and have them boxed up prior to arrival on campus. Most students spend $350-$450 per semester for books and supplies. Merchandise at the bookstore cannot be charged to a student account. Questions? Phone 509.777.3277 or check our website, www.whitworth.edu/bookstore.

Student Activities
Through involvement as student leaders and as participants in events and organizations, students encounter important issues, experience innovative and exciting activities, and find lifelong friendships – all necessary for the optimum university experience. Opportunities include intramurals, outdoor recreation, student ministry, theatre, music, student government, student-operated media, residence-life leadership and programming, and a wide range of clubs and organizations. Phone 509.777.3276 or check our website, www.whitworth.edu/aswu.

Student Accounting Services
Hours of operation:

• Cashier services: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Student inquiries: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
  Other times available by appointment

Submission of registration/withdrawal forms obligates the student to payment of applicable tuition and fees, including a 1.5-percent-per-month finance charge that may be assessed on unpaid balances (including finance charges previously assessed), as well as any subsequent collection expenses and fees, and implies acceptance of the university's financial policies. It is the student's responsibility to pay his/her bill on time and to ensure that his/her registration/withdrawal is correctly processed throughout the term. Students need to be aware that billing rates may change if their registration changes. Students with financial aid that is not finalized or with account balances that have not been adequately covered by a payment plan by the end of the first month of the semester may be withdrawn from the university.

Whitworth reserves the right to withhold student information, including transcripts and diplomas, until the student's account is paid in full and institutional and Perkins Loan payments are current. Registration will not be permitted if a student has an outstanding balance from a prior term.

A student's written authorization is required for the university to apply federal financial aid to his/her account for charges other than tuition, fees, or room and board. A student's written authorization is also required for Whitworth Student Accounting Services to release account information to a person/organization other than the student. Authorization forms will be made available for completion before the fall term begins.

Grievances concerning financial matters should be referred to the vice president or the associate vice president for finance and administration. Reminder: the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988 requires federal aid to be withdrawn from students engaged in the unlawful manufacture, distribution, possession or use of any controlled substance. Phone 509.777.3209 or visit www.whitworth.edu/studentaccountingservices.

Financial Aid Information
Parents play an important role in students' ability to obtain financial aid, and as a parent you can assist with the application process. Remind your son or daughter of important deadlines, and help your student learn to manage funds. Most financial-aid information will go directly to your son or daughter. We encourage you to ask your student to share this information with you. Students can view their financial-aid awards and Whitworth student accounts on WhitNet.

In order to receive financial-aid funds, a student must be enrolled in the required number of credits (full-time enrollment is 12 or more credits), have a completed financial-aid file, and be making satisfactory academic progress. If your student has not received financial-aid funds by mid-October, please check with our office.

Students must reapply for financial aid each year. Your student can submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid or renewal FAFSA for 2011-12 after Jan. 1, 2011. Using federal PINs, parents and students can apply on the web at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Whitworth's priority deadline is May 1 for students attending fall semester. Students applying for summer work study should complete the FAFSA March 1st.

Continuing students interested in Whitworth's special endowed scholarships should complete an online application each year. The online scholarship application deadline is Jan. 31.

Please visit the Whitworth Financial Aid Office website at www.whitworth.edu/financialaid for more information on receiving and maintaining financial-aid eligibility at Whitworth.

Student Employment and Career Services
The Whitworth Career Services Office, on the second floor of the Hixson Union Building, assists students in all aspects of career development during their university experience. The following services are available: computerized career assessment, self-assessment and career counseling, job-search seminars/career events, internship and full-time employment listings, career/employer/graduate school information, assistance in choosing a major, résumé creation, alumni networking and Internet job search. Phone 509.777.3272 or visit www.whitworth.edu/careerservices.

Health and Counseling Center
The Whitworth Health and Counseling Center is committed to the promotion of optimal health and wellness for the student body. Full-time students are entitled to all services; students' spouses and children are not eligible for services. Nurse practitioners and licensed counselors deliver individualized care, with a full-time R.N. and student medics assisting. The center charges nominal fees for health-related services, and each student is eligible for six free counseling sessions per academic year. More complete information on staff and services is available on our website: www.whitworth.edu/health&counselingcenter.

Intercultural Student Services
The Whitworth Intercultural Student Services Office is now housed in the newly renovated Intercultural Student Center in Hendrick Hall.

Intercultural Student Services promotes programs and activities to support all students, and, in particular, to serve the unique interests and needs of U.S. underrepresented students and international students. The ISS works in coordination with other campus offices to provide academic and personal advising as well as assistance and training in student-leadership development. The office also assists in programming with all student, staff and faculty groups to foster cultural awareness and the development of intercultural skills.

For more information, please contact Esther Louie, assistant dean, 509.777.4572, or Lourdes (Lulu) Gonzalez, coordinator, Whitworth International Student Services, 509.777.4509.

Educational Support Services
The Whitworth Educational Support Services Office, HUB second floor, provides individualized academic support, effective study-skills instruction, and follow-up for students experiencing academic difficulty. There is no charge for these services. Tutoring, in both group and individual settings, is offered through a number of academic departments. Students requesting academic accommodations must identify themselves as such and must provide supportive documentation, complete the intake process, and interview with the educational support services office to determine the level of support needed. Each semester, students are responsible to inform the educational support services office in advance of their need for individualized services. Phone 509.777.4534 or visit www.whitworth.edu/educationalsupportservices.

Writing Center
The Whitworth Writing Center, located on the second floor of the library, assists students in the writing process. Trained student consultants and faculty members represent many departments and are available by appointment. For more information, please visit www.whitworth.edu/writingcenter.

Birthday and Gift Service
For birthdays, special occasions, or encouragement during exam time, visit www.whitworth.edu/parents/birthdayservice.htm to order gifts for your student. If you have questions, please contact the Whitworth Office of Alumni & Parent Relations at 509.777.3772.

Parents' Fund
This fund is designed specifically for parents of current and former students who would like to donate directly to student scholarships. The financial support of parents who give something extra helps hold down the costs for the 96 percent of our students who receive aid. Opportunities for giving occur twice a year, during the parents' phonathon and the Whitworth Parents' Fund mailing in the spring. To make a gift or pledge online, visit www.whitworth.edu/give. For more information, please e-mail estrauch@whitworth.edu.